In 1979, Prince released his second album, 'Prince.' Prince took full control over the production and composition of this album, and fused together his funk, rock, and pop influences.

In 1978, Prince hit the ground running with his debut album 'For You.'

At the request of Prince, 'Around the World in a Day' was released with minimal fanfare in 1985. This one was quite a bit different than the rest of his catalog.

'Parade' is the album that sees Prince ditching the purple, the bravado, and the guitar.

With his third album, 'Dirty Mind,' released in October of 1980, Prince leaped to the head of the class, laying the sonic blueprint that would help define the music of the 80s and beyond.

Prince's fourth album, made in Hollywood in 1981, can now be seen in retrospect as a transitional release.

In 1982, Prince released the critically acclaimed double album '1999,' and it made him a superstar.

'Sign o' the Times' is the last R&B masterpiece before the influence of rap on the future of mainstream music became undeniable.

Not only is 'Purple Rain' Prince's best known and bestselling album, but it's actually the top selling record to ever come out of Minnesota - selling more than 13 million copies and effectively putting Minneapolis on the map.

Paisley Park has announced that it will open the venue’s atrium for fans to visit, free of charge, and pay their respects to Prince on April 21 — which will mark five years since Prince’s tragic death. The atrium, a light-filled space at the heart of Paisley Park that was very special to Prince, will…